Mainz vs Werder Bremen preview: October 24, 2026

Mainz (3-1-2 W-D-L, 10 pts, 5th) host Werder Bremen (2-3-1 W-D-L, 9 pts, 8th) at MEWA ARENA, Mainz on October 24, 2026 in the 2026-27 Bundesliga.

Preview · Kickoff October 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET · Statistics through October 17, 2026 · Updated October 20, 2026 at 8:21 AM ET · After the match, this page shows the final result and match statistics

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How do Mainz and Werder Bremen compare heading into their match?

  • Mainz are 5th with 10 points from 6 matches (3-1-2 W-D-L); Werder Bremen are 8th with 9 points from 6 matches (2-3-1 W-D-L).
  • Mainz score 2.3 (6th most of 18) and concede 1.7 (7th fewest) per match. Werder Bremen score 2 (7th most of 18) and concede 2 (6th most) per match.
  • Expected goals per match: Mainz 2.2 for and 1.4 against; Werder Bremen 1.4 for and 1.5 against.
  • Mainz at home: 0-1-2 W-D-L in 3 (1.3 scored, 2.3 conceded per match). Werder Bremen away: 0-2-1 W-D-L in 3 (1.3 scored, 2.3 conceded).
  • Last 5 Bundesliga matches: Mainz 3-0-2 W-D-L, Werder Bremen 2-3-0 W-D-L.
  • Both teams scored in 3 of 6 (50%) Mainz matches and 6 of 6 (100%) Werder Bremen matches; 3 or more goals in 4 of 6 (67%) and 5 of 6 (83%).
  • 2 earlier stored meetings: Mainz 1, Werder Bremen 0, draws 1.

Bundesliga matches this season only (Mainz 6, Werder Bremen 6); ranks are among 18 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.

Records

Mainz and Werder Bremen: 2026-27 Bundesliga records
TeamRecord (2026-27)Last 5Away (2026-27)Home (2026-27)
Mainz3-1-23-0-2 (2.8-2)3-0-0 (3.3-1)0-1-2 (1.3-2.3)
Werder Bremen2-3-12-3-0 (2.2-1.6)0-2-1 (1.3-2.3)2-1-0 (2.7-1.7)

Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Bundesliga matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).

What matters in this match

Mainz attack against Werder Bremen defense

Mainz attack and Werder Bremen defense, 2026-27 Bundesliga per match
Mainz forWerder Bremen against
Goals per match2.3 (6th)2 (6th)
Expected goals (xG) per match2.2 (2nd)1.5 (12th)
Shots per match17.5 (5th)15.2 (11th)
Shots on target per match5.8 (6th)5.5 (9th)
Big chances per match3.5 (4th)2 (14th)
Shots inside the box per match13.2 (3rd)9.2 (13th)
Corners per match4.8 (11th)5.8 (9th)

Werder Bremen attack against Mainz defense

Werder Bremen attack and Mainz defense, 2026-27 Bundesliga per match
Werder Bremen forMainz against
Goals per match2 (7th)1.7 (11th)
Expected goals (xG) per match1.4 (13th)1.4 (13th)
Shots per match14 (13th)12.5 (14th)
Shots on target per match6.8 (3rd)3.8 (14th)
Big chances per match2.3 (12th)2.2 (13th)
Shots inside the box per match9.5 (12th)8.7 (14th)
Corners per match3.7 (16th)4 (14th)

Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.

Home and away

Mainz and Werder Bremen: the splits for this venue, 2026-27 Bundesliga
Mainz, home matchesWerder Bremen, away matches
Matches33
Record0-1-2 W-D-L0-2-1 W-D-L
Goals scored per match1.31.3
Goals conceded per match2.32.3
Clean sheets1 of 3 (33%)0 of 3 (0%)
Failed to score1 of 3 (33%)0 of 3 (0%)
Both teams scored2 of 3 (67%)3 of 3 (100%)
2 or more match goals2 of 3 (67%)3 of 3 (100%)
3 or more match goals2 of 3 (67%)2 of 3 (67%)

Scoring patterns

Mainz and Werder Bremen: how their Bundesliga matches went
MainzWerder Bremen
Clean sheets3 of 6 (50%)0 of 6 (0%)
Failed to score1 of 6 (17%)0 of 6 (0%)
Both teams scored3 of 6 (50%)6 of 6 (100%)
2 or more match goals4 of 6 (67%)6 of 6 (100%)
3 or more match goals4 of 6 (67%)5 of 6 (83%)
4 or more match goals4 of 6 (67%)5 of 6 (83%)
Goals per match, 1st half1.2 for, 0.8 against0 for, 1.2 against (5 matches)
Goals per match, 2nd half1.2 for, 0.8 against1.8 for, 1 against (5 matches)

Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.

Full team comparison

Mainz and Werder Bremen, 2026-27 Bundesliga
Per matchMainzWerder Bremen
Expected goals (xG)2.2 (2nd)1.4 (13th)
Expected goals (xG), opponents1.4 (13th)1.5 (12th)
Shots17.5 (5th)14 (13th)
Shots, opponents12.5 (14th)15.2 (11th)
Shots on target5.8 (6th)6.8 (3rd)
Shots on target, opponents3.8 (14th)5.5 (9th)
Big chances3.5 (4th)2.3 (12th)
Big chances, opponents2.2 (13th)2 (14th)
Possession %50.8 (9th)47.3 (12th)
Passes442.8 (10th)475 (7th)
Passes, opponents432.5 (11th)524.8 (4th)
Corners4.8 (11th)3.7 (16th)
Corners, opponents4 (14th)5.8 (9th)
Fouls13.8 (3rd)12 (6th)
Fouls, opponents11.2 (9th)11.2 (9th)
Yellow cards2.2 (5th)1.2 (14th)
Yellow cards, opponents2 (4th)1.3 (14th)
Shots inside the box13.2 (3rd)9.5 (12th)
Shots inside the box, opponents8.7 (14th)9.2 (13th)
Shots outside the box4.5 (11th)4.5 (11th)
Shots outside the box, opponents3.7 (16th)6 (4th)
Big chances missed2 (8th)1.2 (16th)
Big chances missed, opponents0.8 (16th)1 (14th)
Offsides2 (6th)2 (6th)
Offsides, opponents1.7 (8th)0.7 (18th)
Pass accuracy %79.6 (10th)83.7 (6th)
Pass accuracy %, opponents77.9 (14th)81.9 (8th)
Long balls52.3 (5th)50.8 (8th)
Long balls, opponents51.5 (8th)43.8 (16th)
Long balls completed22 (8th)28.2 (1st)
Long balls completed, opponents19.5 (15th)20.3 (13th)
Crosses21.3 (4th)17 (13th)
Crosses, opponents14.7 (17th)20.7 (3rd)
Crosses completed7.8 (1st)4 (13th)
Crosses completed, opponents3.5 (14th)3.3 (16th)
Dribbles completed4.8 (17th)6 (11th)
Dribbles completed, opponents3.2 (18th)7 (9th)
Tackles17 (7th)21.8 (2nd)
Tackles, opponents16.7 (8th)13.8 (14th)
Interceptions10.5 (9th)9.8 (11th)
Interceptions, opponents10.8 (8th)8.8 (13th)
Clearances28.8 (12th)31.2 (6th)
Clearances, opponents35.3 (3rd)23.7 (14th)
Ground duels won32 (14th)38.3 (2nd)
Ground duels won, opponents32.3 (12th)32.5 (10th)
Aerial duels won20.3 (3rd)13.2 (14th)
Aerial duels won, opponents17.7 (8th)12.8 (15th)
Big saves0.4 (16th)1 (4th)
Big saves, opponents1 (4th)0.8 (12th)

"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 18 clubs.

Recent results, all stored competitions

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Head-to-head

Most recent earlier meetings
DateSeasonScore
Mar 15, 20262025-26Mainz 2-0 Werder Bremen (at Werder Bremen)
Nov 1, 20252025-26Mainz 1-1 Werder Bremen (at Mainz)

Full Mainz vs Werder Bremen head-to-head.

Players to research

Mainz: players with a StatsNext page
PlayerPosApps2026-27 totalsLast 5Prop research
Phillip Tietzforward65 G, 0 A, 24 SH5 G, 21 SHShots, shots on target, goals
Sheraldo Beckerforward62 G, 3 A, 16 SH2 G, 16 SHShots, shots on target, goals, assists
Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörfferforward60 G, 0 A, 5 SH0 G, 4 SHShots, shots on target
Kaishu Sanomidfielder60 G, 2 A, 5 SH0 G, 3 SHAssists
Nadiem Amirimidfielder60 G, 1 A, 11 SH0 G, 9 SHShots, shots on target, goals
Anthony Cacidefender62 G, 2 A, 7 SH2 G, 5 SHNo prop page
Werder Bremen: players with a StatsNext page
PlayerPosApps2026-27 totalsLast 5Prop research
Niclas Füllkrugforward66 G, 0 A, 19 SH6 G, 17 SHShots, shots on target, goals
Marco Grüllforward62 G, 4 A, 13 SH2 G, 12 SHShots, assists
Eren Dinkciforward61 G, 1 A, 6 SH1 G, 6 SHShots, shots on target
Chukimidfielder60 G, 2 A, 9 SH0 G, 9 SHShots, shots on target, assists
Ludovit Reismidfielder61 G, 0 A, 8 SH1 G, 7 SHShots, shots on target
Mitchell Weiserdefender41 G, 0 A, 6 SH1 G, 6 SHShots, shots on target, goals

Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Bundesliga season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.

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